Mexican Cooking When we think of
Mexican cooking, tacos are first on our mind. However Mexican recipes
are much more diverse than that. Next time you want to have a Mexican
taco try changing it a bit by adding different fillings such as fish,
turkey or chicken. Shredded pork tacos, black bean tacos or shrimp and
avocado are all Mexican cooking at its best.Some common ingredients in Mexican food are lime juice, corn, cornmeal, flour tortillas, chili peppers, papaya, avocado, pineapple and beans. Mexican Food FactsMexico is also Known for Several Famous Things:Learn a Little Language
Mexican Cooking RecipesFlour TortillasThese take a little muscle work to roll out but they taste so good they are worth the extra effort. 4 Cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons salt 4 Tablespoons oil 1 1/2 Cup warm water In a mixing bowl add flour, baking powder and salt. Stir together. Pour in oil and warm water and blend together. Knead several minutes and let sit covered in plastic wrap or in a plastic container with a lid for 30 minutes. Pull off balls of dough and roll out each ball into desired size tortillas. Fry a few minutes on each side in a hot skillet. Prepare your favorite Mexican cooking recipes with your fresh tortillas. Mexican Bean Dip 16 oz. Refried beans mixed with ground beef Guacamole homemade or store bought 1 Cup sour cream whisked together with taco seasoning mix Shredded lettuce Grated cheddar cheese Chopped tomatoes Chopped olives Chopped onions (optional) Layer in each ingredient in order listed. Serve with tortilla chips. Chicken Enchiladas 2-3 Cup chopped cooked chicken 1 green pepper chopped, optional Chopped olives, optional Salsa 8 flour tortillas Cheddar cheese 1-2 cans red enchilada sauce 1 Cup sour cream Place chopped cooked chicken in bowl. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese (as much as desired) chopped peppers or chopped olives. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and stir together. Spoon chicken mixture down center of each tortilla, roll up. Place seam side down in baking dish. Top with enchilada sauce and sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes. For a creamy chicken enchilada recipe see our Freezer meals page, recipe #7. Taquitos Brown 1 lb. hamburger with one chopped onion and 1 clove garlic, minced. Drain and add 1 cup salsa, 2 teaspoons chili powder, if desired, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Warm up flour tortillas and place beef mixture and shredded cheese on one end of tortilla wrap up tightly and place on a foil lined cookie sheet. When all tortillas are filled and rolled up brush tops of tortillas with oil. Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. This Mexican cooking recipe should be served with guacamole, sour cream and/or salsa. Guacamole 2 avocados 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 chopped tomato or desired amount of salsa 1/4 teaspoon salt ¼ Cup sour cream, if desired. Mash avocados and add remaining ingredients. Serve with tortilla chips. Salsa Cut up tomatoes diced Onions however much you want One can mild green chilies 1-2 Garlic cloves, according to taste Salt to taste Use as much ingredients as desired and taste as you go for a quick Mexican cooking salsa. Cheese quesadillas 1 cup shredded Mexican or Monterey Jack cheese 1 green onion, minced 1 tablespoon canned chopped green chilies or as much as desired 4 8-inch flour tortillas On top of one flour tortilla mix cheese, onion and chilies. Scatter over tortilla to the edges. Top with second tortilla. Brush tops with olive oil and bake in the oven at 400 degrees until golden brown. Or fry in a tablespoon of oil in a skillet. Top with sour cream , salsa or tomatoes. **Make this a chicken quesadillas by adding chopped marinaded chicken with the cheese. Fajitas 2 tablespoons lime juice 3 Tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoons chili powder 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound chicken, or steak, cut into strips 1 onion, sliced 1 red or green bell pepper, cut into strips Flour tortillas Guacamole Salsa Add lime juice, olive oil, paprika, chili powder and garlic in a plastic ziploc bag or bowl. Add meat cut in strips and allow to marinade 3-4 hours. In skillet add contents of marinade (meat and liquid). Cook several minutes and add in onion slices and pepper strips. Cook until vegetables are tender and meat is cooked through. Serve fajata on a warm tortilla shell and top with guacamole and salsa if desired. Kids Cooking Video: Simple Mexican cooking Empanadas 1 ½ Cup flour 1 Cup cornmeal 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1/3 Cup butter, softened ½ Cup milk 1 lb. Ground beef 1 onion chopped ½ Cup shredded cheese Brown hamburger and onion together in skillet. Season with salt and pepper or other taco seasoning if you choose. Drain and set aside. Heat oven to 400. In a mixing bowl add flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and sugar. Stir together and add soft butter. Blend together. Slowly add milk until dough forms a ball. If dough is sticky add more cornmeal. On a floured surface roll out dough and cut 3-4 inch circles with a bottom of a glass or biscuit cutter. Add cheese to the beef mixture. Place 1 teaspoon of beef in each circle. Fold each circle in half and seal edges with a fork. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown. This Mexican cooking recipe is very versital as you can add whatever fillings you desire to change the recipe. Try ham and cheese, pizza toppings or a fruit filling for a non Mexican recipe empanada. Corn and Tomato Side Dish One can of corn, drained 1-2 tomatoes, diced 1 avocado diced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/4 cup cilantro 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper diced red onion, optional In serving bowl add corn, tomatoes, avocado, and onion. In measuring cup or bowl add olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper together. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Churros This Mexican cooking dessert is delicious and kid friendly. 1/2 Cup water 2 Tablespoons butter or margarine pinch of sugar 6 Tablespoons flour l egg yolk 2 whole eggs Oil for frying Powdered sugar In saucepan heat water, butter and sugar until butter has melted and sugar is dissolved. Add flour and blend together. Turn heat to low and cook continuing to stir until mixture forms a ball. It will be dry enough to leave the pan clean. In a small bowl whisk together eggs and egg yolk. Take off heat and slowly stirring in beaten eggs. Allow to cool and then place in a ziploc bag or pastry bag. (Clip a hole at the corner if using a ziploc bag). Squeeze dough out into long sticks. Fry in hot oil until golden brown and crisp. Place on paper towel to drain. Then sprinkle with powdered sugar. Baked not Fried Ice Cream It is still unsure if this is an ethnic Mexican cooking. 3 Cups Cornflakes, crushed Vanilla ice cream Place cornflakes in a ziploc bag and crush with a rolling pin or kitchen mallet. Scoop vanilla ice cream in small scoops and roll in a ball. Coat with cereal. Place on a cookie sheet lined with waxed paper. Freeze several hours. Before serving broil for 30 seconds to until the cornflakes are light brown. See details on this unit.  Do you have an International Recipe or World Studies Fact?Do you have an International recipe or know a lot about a country we could add to our world studies section? You can create your own page. Take
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